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Mercedes-Benz SL

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,966 cc

V14 APCMOT history

V14 APC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2024
Mileage
83,254 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 APC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 APC was last recorded at 83,254 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 3,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,474 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,780 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,254 miles
  • 2022 – 79,474 miles
  • 2021 – 76,260 miles
  • 2020 – 73,717 miles
  • 2019 – 69,333 miles
  • 2018 – 60,910 miles
  • 2017 – 52,963 miles
  • 2016 – 50,941 miles
  • 2015 – 47,224 miles
  • 2014 – 45,039 miles
  • 2013 – 41,836 miles
  • 2012 – 39,031 miles
  • 2011 – 36,552 miles
  • 2010 – 34,934 miles
  • 2009 – 30,192 miles
  • 2008 – 24,276 miles
  • 2007 – 15,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,254 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,254 miles (+3,780)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,254 miles
    Test number
    814894817851
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,474 miles (+3,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,474 miles
    Test number
    691067621367
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,260 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    533908438890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall heavily perished in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,243 miles (+2,526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,243 miles
    Test number
    826460309891
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass73,717 miles (+4,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,717 miles
    Test number
    914927822130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass69,333 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    156171538155
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  7. Fail69,323 miles (+8,413)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    541246568526
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  8. Pass60,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    847417327085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail60,910 miles (+7,947)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,910 miles
    Test number
    398728291212
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,963 miles (+2,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    837229471568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,941 miles (+3,717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,941 miles
    Test number
    216520334028
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges worn

  12. Pass47,224 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,224 miles
    Test number
    449330880320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,039 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    45,039 miles
    Test number
    855764744316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,836 miles (+2,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    765079033305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,031 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,031 miles
    Test number
    569476742314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,552 miles (+1,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,552 miles
    Test number
    967379731325
    • NoteTyres perrished

  17. Pass34,934 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    364690230380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,192 miles (+5,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,192 miles
    Test number
    544724119397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,276 miles (+9,184)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    412587218499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,092 miles
    Test number
    203350047264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 APC

Does V14 APC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V14 APC expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V14 APC?
The MOT on V14 APC expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V14 APC done?
V14 APC was recorded at 83,254 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has V14 APC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 APC has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on V14 APC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V14 APC find?
V14 APC passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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